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Enrico Rejc is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and spinal cord injury (SCI), whose work focuses on restoring upright postural control through innovative robotic and neuromodulation technologies. His key research areas include robotic-assisted stand training, spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES), and the recovery of motor function after severe SCI. Rejc’s major contributions center on the development of the Robotic Upright Stand Trainer (RobUST), a novel device that applies controlled forces at the pelvis and trunk to deliver postural perturbations or assist-as-needed support during standing. His studies have demonstrated the feasibility and potential effectiveness of combining RobUST with scES to promote lower limb neuromuscular responses and improve postural control in individuals with motor complete SCI. Notably, his most-cited work (2019, 35 citations) addresses the challenge of functional rehabilitation by enabling patients to practice stable standing and self-initiated trunk movements. Rejc’s pilot studies (2024) further show promising gains in both sitting and standing postural control, highlighting the synergistic impact of robotic training and epidural stimulation. His research is pivotal in advancing activity-based therapies that bridge the gap between basic neurophysiology and clinical application, offering new hope for restoring independence after severe SCI.